Friends of the Slidell Library to hold used book sale May 24-25

The Friends of the Slidell Library will hold its quarterly used book sale May 24-25. The sale will be in the branch library meeting room at the Slidell Library, 555 Robert Blvd.

Friends of the Slidell Library will have a used book sale May 24-25 at the Slidell branch, 555 Robert Blvd. NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune archive

On Friday, the members' only preview sale will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Only members may select and purchase books on Fridays, but as always, memberships are for sale or renewal at the door. Annual memberships cost $5 for individuals and $8 for families. Payment in the form of cash or personal checks will be accepted.

The public sale will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Book prices will range from 50 cents for mass market paperbacks and children’s books to $1 for trade paperback and hardcover books. All magazines will sell for 10 cents each.

The Friends’ used book sales, silent auctions, and other special sale events help raise funds to purchased items for the Slidell Branch, Pearl River Branch, and Lacombe Branch Libraries. Recent purchases include a new circulation desk for the Pearl River Branch Library, funding of a six-part jazz concert series, outside media return drops for Pearl River and Lacombe Branch Libraries, and a new sound system for the Slidell Branch Library meeting room.

Volunteers are always needed to assist in book sales and with other activities.

To volunteer for the sale or to obtain additional information regarding Friends’ membership, send an email to fsl70458@yahoo.com.

The information for this article was provided by the Friends of the Slidell Library.